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European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs speaks at the Donor Conference on Mali January 29, 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The However, there is no clear figure for how much the conference is aiming to raise, although diplomats had suggested some $700 million will be needed for AFISMA and the Malian army, in addition to heavy humanitarian costs,with some estimates reaching US$959 million. AFP PHOTO / SIMON MAINA

European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs speaks at the Donor Conference on Mali January 29, 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The However, there is no clear figure for how much the conference is aiming to raise, although diplomats had suggested some $700 million will be needed for AFISMA and the Malian army, in addition to heavy humanitarian costs,with some estimates reaching US$959 million. AFP PHOTO / SIMON MAINA

Secretary Clinton Attends Forum On Aid Effectiveness In Korea

Chung Sung-Jun

Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner attends at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner attends at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

European Union Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs (L) arrive with his staff to witness United Nations Secretary General, Ban-Ki Moon recieving an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Auckland on September 3, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. Ban-Ki Moon received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Auckland for his role as an international statesman. During his visit to New Zealand, he also met with Prime Minister John Key to discuss issues such as climate change, international aid and situations in the Middle East and the Ukraine.

European Union Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs (L) arrive with his staff to witness United Nations Secretary General, Ban-Ki Moon recieving an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Auckland on September 3, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. Ban-Ki Moon received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Auckland for his role as an international statesman. During his visit to New Zealand, he also met with Prime Minister John Key to discuss issues such as climate change, international aid and situations in the Middle East and the Ukraine.

German Development Minister Mueller Visits Central Africa

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L-R) EU Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, French Development Minister Pascal Canfin, the President of the Central African Republic, Catherine Samba-Panza and German Development Minister Gerd Mueller, CSU, attend a press conference in Bangui on March 14, 2014. Mueller announced that Germany would resume development cooperation with Central Africa again.

L-R) EU Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, French Development Minister Pascal Canfin, the President of the Central African Republic, Catherine Samba-Panza and German Development Minister Gerd Mueller, CSU, attend a press conference in Bangui on March 14, 2014. Mueller announced that Germany would resume development cooperation with Central Africa again.

German Development Minister Mueller Visits Central Africa

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L-R) EU Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, French Development Minister Pascal Canfin, the President of the Central African Republic, Catherine Samba-Panza and German Development Minister Gerd Mueller, CSU, attend a press conference in Bangui on March 14, 2014. Mueller announced that Germany would resume development cooperation with Central Africa again.

L-R) EU Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, French Development Minister Pascal Canfin, the President of the Central African Republic, Catherine Samba-Panza and German Development Minister Gerd Mueller, CSU, attend a press conference in Bangui on March 14, 2014. Mueller announced that Germany would resume development cooperation with Central Africa again.

Informal Meeting of Ministers for Development Cooperation

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Ireland’s Minister for Trade and Development and chair of the Informal meeting of Development Ministers, Joe Costello with Andris Piebalgs (L), European Commissioner for Development during the press conference at the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Development Cooperation on February 12, 2013 in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. EU Development Ministers are discussing aid to Mali and efforts to help communities at risk of disaster to better prepare for shocks such as floods or drought. The Ministers and Commissioners are discussing options for a future EU development programme to Mali, in addition to the emergency aid which the EU is providing.

Ireland’s Minister for Trade and Development and chair of the Informal meeting of Development Ministers, Joe Costello with Andris Piebalgs (L), European Commissioner for Development during the press conference at the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Development Cooperation on February 12, 2013 in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. EU Development Ministers are discussing aid to Mali and efforts to help communities at risk of disaster to better prepare for shocks such as floods or drought. The Ministers and Commissioners are discussing options for a future EU development programme to Mali, in addition to the emergency aid which the EU is providing.

Informal Meeting of Ministers for Development Cooperation

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Ireland’s Minister for Trade and Development and chair of the Informal meeting of Development Ministers, Joe Costello (R) with Andris Piebalgs (L), European Commissioner for Development and Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response at the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Development Cooperation on February 12, 2013 in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. EU Development Ministers are discussing aid to Mali and efforts to help communities at risk of disaster to better prepare for shocks such as floods or drought. The Ministers and Commissioners are discussing options for a future EU development programme to Mali, in addition to the emergency aid which the EU is providing.

Ireland’s Minister for Trade and Development and chair of the Informal meeting of Development Ministers, Joe Costello (R) with Andris Piebalgs (L), European Commissioner for Development and Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response at the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Development Cooperation on February 12, 2013 in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. EU Development Ministers are discussing aid to Mali and efforts to help communities at risk of disaster to better prepare for shocks such as floods or drought. The Ministers and Commissioners are discussing options for a future EU development programme to Mali, in addition to the emergency aid which the EU is providing.

Informal Meeting of Ministers for Development Cooperation

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Ireland’s Minister for Trade and Development and chair of the Informal meeting of Development Ministers, Joe Costello with Andris Piebalgs (L), European Commissioner for Development and Kristalina Georgieva (R), European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response during the press conference at the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Development Cooperation on February 12, 2013 in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. EU Development Ministers are discussing aid to Mali and efforts to help communities at risk of disaster to better prepare for shocks such as floods or drought. The Ministers and Commissioners are discussing options for a future EU development programme to Mali, in addition to the emergency aid which the EU is providing.

Ireland’s Minister for Trade and Development and chair of the Informal meeting of Development Ministers, Joe Costello with Andris Piebalgs (L), European Commissioner for Development and Kristalina Georgieva (R), European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response during the press conference at the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Development Cooperation on February 12, 2013 in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. EU Development Ministers are discussing aid to Mali and efforts to help communities at risk of disaster to better prepare for shocks such as floods or drought. The Ministers and Commissioners are discussing options for a future EU development programme to Mali, in addition to the emergency aid which the EU is providing.

Secretary Clinton Attends Forum On Aid Effectiveness In Korea

Chung Sung-Jun

Dirk Niebel, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner and Lidia Fromm Cea, Director General for Development Cooparation Government of Honduras attend at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

Dirk Niebel, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner and Lidia Fromm Cea, Director General for Development Cooparation Government of Honduras attend at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

Secretary Clinton Attends Forum On Aid Effectiveness In Korea

Chung Sung-Jun

Dirk Niebel, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany and Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner attend at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

Dirk Niebel, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany and Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner attend at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

Secretary Clinton Attends Forum On Aid Effectiveness In Korea

Chung Sung-Jun

Dirk Niebel, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany and Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner attend at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

Dirk Niebel, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany and Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner attend at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

Secretary Clinton Attends Forum On Aid Effectiveness In Korea

Chung Sung-Jun

Krzysztof Stanowski, deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland and Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner attend at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

Krzysztof Stanowski, deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland and Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner attend at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

Secretary Clinton Attends Forum On Aid Effectiveness In Korea

Chung Sung-Jun

Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner, Krzysztof Stanowski, deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland and Dirk Niebel, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany attend at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner, Krzysztof Stanowski, deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland and Dirk Niebel, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany attend at the press conference during the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness on November 30, 2011 in Busan, South Korea. The forum will be attended by over 2,500 members of the development assistance community with Secretary Clinton's visit to the forum marking the first time a U.S. Secretary of state has attended the discussions. This year's gathering will focus on fighting extreme poverty and improving gender equality.

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